zhīyù

知遇

Word · Verb

recognition and appreciation from superior

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Meanings

1 sense · 3 examples
1.

verb

to receive appreciation and recognition from a superior; to be recognized and employed by someone of higher status

formal

Commonly used in formal or literary contexts, especially in the set phrase 知遇之恩.

zhī知
yù遇
zhī之
ēn恩

the kindness of being recognized and appreciated (by a superior)

tā他
gǎn感
jī激
zǒng总
jīng经
lǐ理
de的
zhī知
yù遇
zhī之
ēn恩
 ,
jué决
dìng定
wéi为
gōng公
sī司
xiào效
lì力
zhōng终
shēn身
 。

He is grateful to the general manager for recognizing his talent, and has decided to serve the company for life.

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rú如
guǒ果
méi没
yǒu有
ēn恩
shī师
de的
zhī知
yù遇
 ,
wǒ我
bù不
kě可
néng能
yǒu有
jīn今
tiān天
de的
chéng成
jiù就
 。

Without my respected teacher's recognition and support, I couldn't have achieved what I have today.